Greenhouses
Greenhouses for raising seedlings, vegies and herbs. Options run from shelf-style mini greenhouses and cold frames to walk-in tunnels, steel-frame houses and aluminium polycarbonate garden sheds.
Indoor grow tents, hydroponic kits and ventilation fans are also in the range.
Which type of greenhouse should I buy?
Pick a mini greenhouse for a balcony, a tunnel for a vegie patch, and polycarbonate for a permanent build.
| Type | Good for | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Mini shelf greenhouse | Seedlings, small spaces | Can tip in wind, so anchor it |
| Cold frame | Hardening off plants | 2 or 4 lids |
| Walk-in tunnel | Large vegie gardens | Cover replacement over time |
| Aluminium polycarbonate | Year-round growing | Needs a level base |
| Grow tent | Indoor and hydroponic growing | Fan and filter sold separately |
What size greenhouse do I need?
Allow for the beds or shelves you want inside plus a path to walk through.
Tunnels come in 3 x 2m, 4 x 3m, 6 x 3m, 6 x 4m and 9 x 3m, all around 2m high. Steel-foundation models reach 900 x 300cm, while polycarbonate sheds range from 1.9 x 1.9m to 6.03 x 2.44m. Some walk-in models include 4, 8 or 12 shelves for pots and trays.
Is polycarbonate better than a PE cover?
Polycarbonate is rigid and suits a permanent spot, while PE and PVC covers are lighter and cheaper.
The polycarbonate models use twin-wall panels in an aluminium frame, some with double doors. Clear PVC and PE covers usually have a roll-up zippered door.
What is a cold frame?
A cold frame is a low box with clear lids that shelters seedlings close to the ground.
The ones here have polycarbonate walls and lids. Prop the lids open on warm days to let heat out.
Do grow tents need ventilation?
Yes, air needs to move through a grow tent to control heat and humidity.
Ventilation kits come in 4-inch and 6-inch sizes with a fan, carbon filter and ducting. Tents range from 60 x 60 x 140cm to 300 x 150 x 200cm. A 36-site hydroponic kit with a 220V water pump suits leafy greens.
Can I pay it off?
Yes. Pay with Afterpay or Zip, or check out with PayPal. A $143.50 greenhouse with 8 shelves is four fortnightly Afterpay payments of $35.88.
Pair it with
- Garden Beds – raised beds to set inside a tunnel
- Garden Tools – tillers and watering timers
- Pots & Planters – stands and trays for seedlings
